Another Day as Emily

&quot;Taut, fast-paced, economical, devoid of sham, Spinelli's book echoes Dickinson's own deceptive simplicity.&quot;--<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br><br>Eleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was able to win a role in the play they both auditioned for. Feeling cast aside from all angles, Suzy sees a kindred spirit in Emily Dickinson, the subject of her summer project. Suzy decides to escape from her disappointments by emulating the poet's life of solitude: no visitors or phone calls (only letters delivered through her window) , no friends (except her goldfish, Ottilie) , and no outings (except church, but only if she can wear her long white Emily dress) .<br><br>But being a recluse is harder than Suzy predicted. Will she find a way to fold Emily into her life while also remaining true to herself?<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>